Not long after, the Cloud Stone Heavenly Palace.
"We're back, Aglaea."
"You should discuss this with me first, Phainon," Aglaea said.
" Aya, let's not be so harsh on Little Bai... Okhema's situation is extremely dangerous."
"I know. It's unimaginable that humanity's only two reliable Titan would fall victim to such a brutal attack in such a short period of time... The golden threads are tauter than ever before, as if they might crumble at the slightest touch."
The most perplexing case is Oronyx, whose fate remains unknown; no one even knows how it met its end.
" Phainon, your plan... time is of the essence, let's get straight to the point."
Immediately afterward, Phainon relayed Anaxa's discovery to Aglaea...
"Not only to hunt Titan, but also to rob them of their Core Flame...?"
"Yes, just like the ' Journey of Flame-Chase '..." Phainon nodded. " At that Teacher Anaxa believed that the appearance of the Flame Reaver might be a sign of the Black Tide spreading further."
Regardless of the truth or falsehood of the inference, it is far more formidable than imagined.
"But this madness is also our opportunity: since the Core Flame is its target, humanity can lure it into a trap."
"Before we went to the Abyss of Fate, Teacher Anaxa had already left the Holy City with the Core Flame of Cerces and headed to the battlefield ahead of time to make arrangements."
"Tell me, why do you think the ending won't be the loss of yet another Core Flame?"
Phainon pointed to Xing beside him. "The key lies with her."
Xing's eyes widened instantly. "Really? Can I do it...?"
After saying that, Xing thought about it carefully again. Now she has both the " Core Flame of Strife " and the Stellaron known as the " Cancer of All Worlds " in her body. The key to breaking the deadlock might just be her!
"Of course, you'll also need another companion." Phainon shifted her gaze to the more conspicuous hourglass-shaped necklace.
The next second, sleepy-eyed Mimi flew out of the hourglass.
"Oh~ Could it be... you're talking about someone else?"
"I see. Phainon, the 'battlefield' you mentioned earlier... could it be Castrum Kremnos?"
"Indeed. You all surely remember that Xing and her companions performed an amazing Miracle during the Battle of Nikador, awakening the past of Castrum Kremnos."
"This is the key to victory—we must repeat our old trick, using the power of Oronyx to open the gates of the past, luring the enemy deep inside..."
"Then, the Flame Reaver was 'sealed' in the labyrinth of Years."
Phainon suggested, while Xing beside him was still pondering, "Which of these two little gadgets, the Stellaron or the Core Flame, is more exciting?"
"Indeed, Oronyx has fallen, and Janus's divine power now belongs to Okhema. If we can reclaim the Core Flame, that swordsman will have no way to escape."
"It wasn't a bloody, all-out battle, but rather a victory achieved through unconventional tactics—a very clever approach."
Aglaea looked at Mimi, "Little one, can you do it?"
"You mean throwing the black guy back in time and then locking him up? Opening the entrance shouldn't be a problem because of the ' Remembrance ' fragments, but what about the rest..."
"I can only say—if they're with Xing, they can do anything!"
"Really? Then I'll make a wish—" Xing clasped her hands together, "Can I turn into a pink-haired beauty first?"
"Hey... Dengren's recovered his strength so easily! Can you feel everyone's enthusiastic gaze?" Mimi flew to Xing's side. "We can't let them down on such an important occasion!"
"You seem quite excited... you seem very confident."
"You may not know this, but while my master was briefly missing, the Senate was also in a state of emergency. Canis's faction learned of the Grove's situation and has secretly begun to build momentum; they will likely take action before the next Citizens' Assembly."
"What are they planning to do?" Tribbie asked.
"Short-sighted and ambitious individuals probably feel that the Chrysos Heirs ' usefulness is about to end, and are preparing to make arrangements in advance, right? One day, we will also have to face the problem of 'people.'"
"But... not now. I've already sent Castorice to the Senate with a message. With her here, we can stabilize the situation for the time being."
" Phainon, I hope we can reach a consensus: we must capture that Flame Reaver in one fell swoop and achieve victory. Afterwards, we will have our own trump card when facing the challenge from the Senate."
Phainon looked at Aglaea with unwavering determination. "Of course, I'm willing to lead the charge."
"I apologize, Lord Xing. Okhema is currently facing internal and external troubles, which has once again thrust you into the spotlight," Aglaea apologized to Xing.
"But the situation is urgent, and there's really no room for detailed discussion with you... The core of this matter lies with you, and I respect your choice."
Xing wasn't too concerned; her current strength was only enough to defeat the Flame Reaver, but just in case, it was best to ask.
"Then... how can we ensure the feasibility of the plan?"
"Although my mastery of the ' World-Splitting Gate ' is not as good as Trianne's, as long as you all can buy some time, I can also open a beautiful gate."
Tribbie said that Trianne has already fought the Flame Reaver twice in a row. Not only is she exhausted, but the Flame Reaver has probably figured out her moves. If she were to fight him again, she might be in mortal danger.
"As for whether or not they can seize the Core Flame, that depends Anaxa's abilities."
"Based on my understanding of that person... he can definitely do it. And frankly, we can't guarantee the safety of this plan..."
"But... for the Flame Reaver's sword to wound you, it would have to pierce my chest first," Phainon assured Xing.
"Ugh~ Since they've already said that, what else is there to say? Just join a group tour."